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International Highlights: Israel-Gaza Conflict

International Highlights: Israel-Gaza Conflict

The Oracle November 17, 2014

Written by Lucy Fan The kidnappings and deaths of three Israeli teenagers and eventually one of a Palestinian teenager would be a starting spark in what would become a string of hostilities from both Israel and Palestine. However, the conflict did not start because of these kidnappings - there had...

International Highlights: Syria

International Highlights: Syria

The Oracle November 17, 2014

Written by Kathleen Xue In March 2011, the Bashar al-Assad regime in Syria cracked down violently on activists demanding more economic prosperity, sparking a nationwide uprising. The revolution eventually led to a civil war between rebels and the authoritarian government and now has killed more than...

New world love: a story for Thanksgiving

New world love: a story for Thanksgiving

The Oracle November 17, 2014

Written by Ryeri Lim “O, marvel with thrilling joy at these tallest trees! Like solemn giants they regard heaven, like quiet mothers they provide you green shade!” Derwin rhapsodized, his hands clasped in front of him. Through the leaf coverage, evening sunlight played off Derwin’s skin. “Shut...

Pros and cons of shaving

The Oracle November 11, 2014

PRO In the summer, it won’t feel like you are wearing a wool sweater on your face. You won’t look 10 years older than your actual age. Food won’t get trapped in your beard. You won’t have to kiss bagels and cream cheese goodbye. Unmanageable hair is not attractive. Hair growth...

Style the aftermath of No Shave November

The Oracle November 11, 2014

The Soul patch is the area just below the lower lip, not including the hair over the chin. This is a little tuft that wavers in the wind as you embrace your inner peace. Named after fictional Chinese villain Dr. Fu Manchu, this upper lip mustache grows downward in two long strands and hangs past the...

Now and then: Freshmen expectations, alumni reflections of Homecoming

Now and then: Freshmen expectations, alumni reflections of Homecoming

The Oracle October 18, 2014

Freshmen Expectations —Compiled by Sabrina Chen “I think that freshman will lose everything, but whatever.” —Jamie Huang “Probably loud. Really loud. There’s probably going to be candy and a lot of music.” —Lydia Tsai “They sound cool and I guess more people participate...

Staffers compare different teaching styles and policies

The Oracle October 17, 2014

‘Generous’ grading style It’s hard to admit that getting a good grade is more important than learning the subject, but that’s unfortunately the case. Students deal with trying to focus on schoolwork, study for the SAT, the ACT, subject tests, work on extracurricular activities, volunteer and...

Current students, alumni highlight aspects of well-known universities

The Oracle October 9, 2014

University of Southern California “Night-life-wise, USC is a lovely place to be. And by night life,” I don’t mean the Palo Alto version of Netflix, trips to CREAM and the aimless drives all over town until God grants us desperate teenagers with an open house. I hope everyone applies to USC....

The worst college essay ever written

The Oracle October 9, 2014

Disclaimer: This is not a serious essay. With seniors hard at work on essays, I wanted to provide a more humorous interpretation. While I tell you this story reader, I want you to imagine me as an old man with a white beard who sits by the fire in a fuzzy robe. Whenever I use an adjective I will stroke...

Ratemyteacher.com: accurate evaluations of  teachers or biased reviews from unhappy students?

Ratemyteacher.com: accurate evaluations of teachers or biased reviews from unhappy students?

The Oracle October 9, 2014

Teacher statistics 101: Ratemyteacher.com *Ratings are out of five stars English Department (21 Teachers Rated) Range: 1.3-4.3 Mean: 2.7 Median: 2.7 Math Department (21 Teachers Rated) Range: 1.3-4.3 Mean: 3.0 Median: 3.0 Science Department (16 Teachers Rated) Range:...

Dunbar uses projectile baby stroller in physics demonstration

Dunbar uses projectile baby stroller in physics demonstration

The Oracle September 25, 2014

The Oracle: How does this apply to your class? Bill Dunbar: We've been learning about projectile motion, {like} when a cart shoots a ball up in the air and lands in the cart. TO: Has anyone asked you if you're crazy for doing this? BD: No not yet. We're working on making a better demonstration...

How to become Insta-Famous

The Oracle September 17, 2014

1) Choose a “theme” for your Instagram. Do you like fast food? Are you a hardcore Belieber? Only post pictures relating to your theme. 2) Edit your photos like a pro. A famous instagrammer has on average 27 photo-editing applications. If you can’t use those apps, you should definitely hire a professional....

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